COVID-19 information for parks (Updated 3/26/2021)
Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2021 - 1:54pm |
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The summit observation tower is now open every day.
Picnic Shelters are available on a first come first serve basis, and are not reservable this time of year.
The following facilities are closed for the season:
- Restrooms at the Summit
- Campground
- Restaurant
- Gift shop and Snack Bar
- Museum
The park office lobby area is open for self-service information from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily.
Overnight parking is permitted for people backcountry camping in the surrounding National Forest. Please fill out a parking pass and leave it on the dashboard of your car. Passes are located in the boxes where the overnight parking signs are at the summit parking lot. There is no overnight parking permitted at the park office.
Please check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly.
To check Blue Ridge Parkway road closures, please visit their website.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes.
Last updated on: Saturday, April 3, 2021
Contact the park
828-675-4611
mount.mitchell@ncparks.gov
Restaurant
828-675-1888
Address
Park office
2388 N.C. 128
Burnsville, NC 28714
GPS: 35.7528, -82.2737
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to March:
9:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays; closed on weekends
- April to October:
9:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
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- The museum is currently closed until further notice.
- May to October:
10:00am to 6:00pm
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- The restaurant is currently closed all year for renovations.
- May 3 to August 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
- September 1 to October 31:
11:00am to 7:00pm
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- May 24 to November 22:
Friday to Tuesday:
10:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
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- This service is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
- July 1 to October 31:
Friday to Sunday:
10:00am to 6:00pm
- At any other time:
Please call the park office several days ahead of your visit to schedule this assistance.
Mount Mitchell State Park
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was the inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-weather months, and backpacking opportunities abound, including entry onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. A concession area and a full-service restaurant serve visitors from May to October.
Reservations
Find and book a campsite or facility online
Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
Notices and alerts
Now hiring
Mount Mitchell State Park is currently accepting applications for seasonal maintenance utility workers and retail sales associates.
Current weather
Summit conditions
Please note that temperature at the top of Mount Mitchell is often several degrees colder than the town of Burnsville. For current conditions, please see the feed below from the NC High Peaks Trail Association's weather station at the top of Mount Mitchell.
Park Maps and Brochures:
